Overview

The Biology Major is offered by Mount Royal University. Pursue your interests through courses in genetics, cell biology, microbiology, molecular biology, ecology, evolution, anatomy and physiology.

Key Facts

Enhance your biology major through hands-on, practical learning experiences. Enjoy the flexibility to specialize your degree further by completing concentrations in cellular and molecular biology, anatomy and physiology, or ecology and evolution. Possible careers:

Veterinarian, physician or dentist
Genetic counsellor
Laboratory technician
Food quality inspector
Professional biologist
Field research assistant
Ecologist
Biotechnologist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cell Biology

The Evolution of Eukaryotes

Genetics

Microbiology

Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology
Cellular and Molecular Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: applications are accepted ongoing until August 31 or until the program is declared full

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Calgary, Canada

Disciplines

Biology View 185 other Bachelors in Biology in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply for admission

Official high school (secondary) transcripts

Apply for residence

International students are eligible for Mount Royal University entrance and in-course scholarships and nominated awards

If you will be studying in Canada for more than six months, you will need a study permit from the Government of Canada

English Language Proficiency test scores

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25604 CAD / year

≈ 25604 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9200 CAD / year

≈ 9200 CAD / year

Additional Details

International Students: $25,604 - $26,938

Living costs

Calgary

Canada

1247 - 1953 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Living costs

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Funding

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